MVPinBoynton #1 Posted March 14 For those of you that have met my darling Carol on a cruise or anywhere else, I am so sorry to have to tell you that she passed away yesterday. Although I am saddened beyond what any words can describe, I am so grateful that Carol didn’t have to endure a long and painful death from cancer. That would have been so much worse. We were so blessed to have found each other. We had more love and happiness in 30 years than most people have in a lifetime. Having this wonderful woman in my life has made me a much happier and better person than I ever thought possible. Heaven has gained a very beautiful soul. Below is a photo that we had together on the January Edge cruise. It was unfortunately the last cruise that I will share with the love of my life. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wpgcycler #2 Posted March 14 How very sorry I am to hear of your loss. May she rest in peace and may your memories of her never fade. Ian 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orator #3 Posted March 14 Words are totally inadequate to express my feelings about your loss. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim_Iain #4 Posted March 14 So sorry to hear of your loss. You were so lucky to have her in your life for the 30 years you were able to share. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kk99 #5 Posted March 14 I am so very sorry for your loss of your lovely wife, Carol. I had the pleasure of sailing with the two of you a few times, and the cruising world was a better place because of her joyful spirit and happiness with you. Thank you for sharing with us and bless you. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruise Junky #6 Posted March 14 Oh Mike, I am so sorry. I had no idea she was ill. you two have been such an inspiration and help for so long. I am so very sorry. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ma Bell #7 Posted March 14 My very deepest condolences on the loss of your lovely wife. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hiccups #8 Posted March 14 I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss. I have followed your adventures together, and you were blessed to have each other. I hope in time you can remember all those wonderful trips with a smile rather than heartache. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MEcruzr #9 Posted March 14 So, so sorry for you loss. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silkroad #10 Posted March 14 (edited) Mike, I am so very sorry to read your post. Though we’ve not met, I’ve followed your reviews for years. Alan (my DH) and I have always hoped to cross paths with you and Carol, but you’ve always been a few cruises ahead of us. I am so happy that you had thirty wonderful years with the love of your life. You have my heartfelt sympathy for your terrible loss. - Michelle Edited March 14 by Silkroad 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wendyam76 #11 Posted March 14 Oh Mike, I am so, so sorry for your loss. I have loved reading your trip reports and the love you have for each other has come shining through. May all the wonderful memories you made help you through. Wendy 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nps001 #12 Posted March 14 Though I never met you, I am so sad to hear of this news. Because of your words, we know how wonderful she was. May your memories bring you joy in this dark time. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cruise kitty #13 Posted March 14 My sincere condolences to you. Your trip reports have been an inspiration & a joy to read. I hope your memories of happy times together are a comfort. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruise it or lose it #14 Posted March 14 So very sorry. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sippican #15 Posted March 14 My deepest condolences. May your memories always bring you peace and comfort. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcpc #16 Posted March 14 My sincere condolences on the loss of your wife. Cherish your wonderful memories. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DingoMom #18 Posted March 14 Mike, our condolences and thoughts are with you during this profound loss. Miss Carol was much loved. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gfkcruiser #19 Posted March 14 So very sorry. I also have read many of your postings. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8mma #20 Posted March 14 The right words can be so hard to find. Please know that you are in our thoughts at this most difficult time and you have all of us CCers supporting you. You have made us smile many times with your posts, I wish I could return the favor right now. We are so sorry for your loss but grateful that you had 30 wonderful years together. Mary 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Want2Cruise 701 #21 Posted March 14 I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. My sincerest condolences. I've followed your adventures together around the world. I hope you will find comfort in the 30 years of memories spent together. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jelayne #22 Posted March 14 Our so sorry to hear of Carols passing. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shipshape sam #23 Posted March 14 Sorry for your loss. There is a song (That's What Friends Are For) by Paul Williams that has the following lyrics: 'Friends are like warm clothes in the night air, best when they're old And we miss them the most when they're gone, miss them the most when they're gone' Knowing Carol was your best friend, there will be lots of memories to keep your heart warm. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeaBag #24 Posted March 14 We are sending our deepest sympathy to you, Mike, as you part with your beloved Carol. We came very close to meeting you last year when we had a tour scheduled for the 4 of us in Oman but had to cancel that cruise. I have always read your trip reviews and I know you and Carol have helped a lot of cruisers with your very detailed reports. I hope you will find comfort in your friends and family. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northern Aurora #25 Posted March 14 I am stunned. Very sad news. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
